1. DeMolay Fundraising

2. DeMolay Fundraising Steps to Success
Step Come up with a Fundraising idea
Step Form a Committee
Step Develop a Plan (Plan the Work)
Step Promotion of the Fundraiser
Step Carry out the Fundraiser (Work the plan)
Step Post - evaluation
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Step Fundraising ideas
Car Wash
Bottle Drive
Provide a meal
Appeal letter to the Masonic Family
Sell DeMolay Branded Products (ie. Water Bottles)
Help Masonic Bodies with their events (Shriner’s)
Turkey/Meat draw
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4. Once the chapter has determined which idea to pursue,
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Step Form a Committee
Once the chapter has determined which idea to pursue,
form a committee made up of an experienced Advisor and enthusiastic members
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Step 3 Develop a Plan
(Plan the Work)
Establish a budget – how much profit do you want to achieve? Work with the Chapter Treasurer.
Decide when it will start, or when the event will be held
Where can the event can be held ? (rent free is always good)
Develop a list of duties so everyone can help out and work as a team.
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Step Promotion of the Fundraiser
Print, post and send out Flyers supporting the Fundraiser
Use Facebook or Twitter
Word of mouth
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7. (Work the plan) Step 5 Carry out the Fundraiser
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Step Carry out the Fundraiser
(Work the plan)
Keep an eye on the Budget – how much profit you make is determined by your costs going out and the money coming in. If possible keep costs down, request donations to offset them, where possible.
Have committee meetings to make sure everyone is on the same page
SELL…. SELL…. SELL to bring the money in.
Promote, Publicize and Push to raise awareness of your Chapter
Make sure everything is on track for Success
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Step Post Evaluation
Have a final committee meeting and document all of the good things that happened and all the areas that could be improved for the next time.
In order to be successful in the future, you need to learn from the mistakes and failures of the past.
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